For some, the 80's were a wonderful time. MTV revolutionised fashion, the music industry and even how we studied television. For others, it was nothing except bad hair, worse clothing and music that commonly had more to do with machines than talent. The garments worn in the 80s showed people who were attempting to find themselves. They looked for methods to express their creativeness and individuality. Men wore make up and grew long but smart hair. Ladies wore short hair and layers of clothing. Both sexes were attempting to find an identity and bright colours were the order of the day. For others of us the 80's appeared a bit dreary after the Flower Power and Hippies of the 60's and Disco and Glitter of the 70's, but the 80's had a vibe and autonomy all its own and was responsible for Punk Music with dictated fashion for many . In opposition were the New Romantics who listed to Soft Cell, Wham and Spandau Ballet and dressed in dear clothing with a smart casual look. Brands like Jordache, opening, Reebok and Esprit came to the front. And best of all for men, George Michael made it fashionable to be unshaven but without having a full beard. For women, Madonna was the Queen of the 80's with her ever changing music styles and constantly changing clothing styles to match. Great vs. Not so Great is naturally a judgement call, but some fashions were aesthetically pleasing whilst others drew glances for other reasons. Great : Skirts & Jackets Off-Shoulder Shirts 3 / four Sleeves Crop Top primary colors Pink Sweater Sweater on Waist Neon Matching Socks Thick Belts Long T-Shirts Mini Skirts Rock Band Shirts Black & Neon Leather or Jean Jackets Chains on Leather Rolled Sleeves Pastels Sleeveless Shirts Legs Tight Stonewashed Jeans Zippered Legs 3 / 4 Length Legging Legwarmers Scrunch Socks Exercise Gear Coloured Hose w / Rips Tight Leather Pants Bright colours Spandex Tight Stonewashed Jeans Parachute Pants Corduroy Pants Not so Great : The 80's Punk movement controlled by bands such as The Sex Pistols claimed to be anti-everything but primarily anti-government and displayed anti-social behavior like spitting on and swearing at their audiences. To vomit in public heralded commend. If their fashion had a predecessor it was that of the motorbike gangs of the 60s, the Rockers, Greasers and Hell's Angels. Dirty denim jeans with splits and holes in were principal for the punks, as were black studded and chained leather and PVC jackets enhanced by studs, rings and safety pins thru the nose, ears and facial cheeks. Punk though, in spite of its media impact, was not even that big in Liberal London and other inner cities, and was seldom seen out in the outskirts. Whilst form fitting Spandex looked amazing on a great body, it was also worn by those with a fuller figure, therefore putting it in both classes. The same could be said for parachute pants, exercise gear and some of the other trends, so perhaps this was one factor separating the 'Great' from the 'Not so Great'.
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For some, the 80's were a wonderful time. MTV revolutionised fashion, the music business and even how we observed TV. For others, it was nothing but bad hair, worse clothing and music that often had more to do with machines than talent.
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